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Lesa Semmler

Lesa Semmler Inuvik Twin Lakes

In favour.

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Deh Cho.

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Ronald Bonnetrouge

Ronald Bonnetrouge Deh Cho

In favour.

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Hay River South.

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Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson Hay River South

In favour.

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Thebacha.

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Frieda Martselos

Frieda Martselos Thebacha

In favour.

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Kam Lake.

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Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

In favour.

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The Speaker

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

Colleagues, the results of the recorded votes, 16 in favour, zero opposed, zero abstentions. The motion is carried.

---Carried.

Motions. Notices of motion for the first reading of bills. Notices of motion for the first reading of bills. First reading of bills. Minister responsible for Infrastructure.

Bill 52: Elevators and Lifts Act
First Reading Of Bills

May 30th, 2022

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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you.

Bill 52: Elevators and Lifts Act
First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Minister. Pursuant to Rule 8.2(3), Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act is deemed read for a first time and is now reading for second reading. First reading of bills. Minister responsible for Finance.

Bill 53: An Act to Amend the Liquor Act
First Reading Of Bills

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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 53, An Act to Amend the Liquor Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 53: An Act to Amend the Liquor Act
First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Minister. Pursuant to Rule 8.2(3), Bill 53, An Act to amend the Liquor Act, is deemed read for a first time and is now ready for second reading.

First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters, Bill 23, 29, 40, 46, and 47, Committee Report 27-19(2), Committee Report 29-19(2), with Member for Hay River South in the chair.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

I now call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of committee. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Committee wishes to consider Bill 46, Bill 47, and Committee Report 27-19(2). Mahsi.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. Committee, we will take a short recess and resume with the first item.

---SHORT RECESS

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Okay, I'll call the committee back to order.

Committee, we have agreed to consider Bill 46: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act. I will ask the Minister of Infrastructure to introduce the bill. Minister.

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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

I am here to present Bill 46: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act.

Bill 46 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly in February 2022. I met with the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment to answer questions regarding the amendments on May 25, 2022.

The Motor Vehicles Act sets out a framework for the regulation of motor vehicles and operators in the Northwest Territories. This includes several key elements of public safety.

The Department of Infrastructure has found gaps and inconsistencies in the treatment of impaired drivers and medical examinations for license holders. The proposed amendments to fix these gaps are minor but if not made, they will cause ongoing confusion for users of the act, including enforcement authorities.

The ten proposed amendments either put existing practices into writing, or close narrow gaps in the act. This includes clarifying that impaired driving penalties apply to drivers who are exactly at the alcohol limit and removing a requirement for some senior drivers to complete redundant medical exams. It is important to note that most NWT residents will not notice any changes in how the act impacts them and their driving rights.

The Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment has indicated their support for the passage of Bill 46, and I thank them for their work, in the review of the bill. I look forward to Members comments on the proposed amendments and answer any questions Members may have. Quyananni.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?

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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Yes, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber.

Minister, please introduce your witnesses.

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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon, colleagues. With me today from the Department of Infrastructure is Delia Chesworth, who is the assistant deputy minister for programs and services; Andy Tereposky, who is our director of compliance and licensing; and Jeffery Nichols, senior legislative advisor.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

I will now turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment, the committee that reviewed the bill, for any opening comments on Bill 46. Mr. Bonnetrouge.

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Ronald Bonnetrouge

Ronald Bonnetrouge Deh Cho

Mahsi, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, Bill 46: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, received second reading in the Legislative Assembly March 9th, 2022, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment for review.

On May 10th, 2022, standing committee held a public hearing and completed its clause-by-clause review with the Minister of Infrastructure on May 25th, 2022. The committee received no submissions on this bill.

I thank the committee for review on this legislation. Individual Members may have additional comments. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.